100 years ago
NOVEMBER 10, 1904 — On Wednesday evening of last week the "force" of W.W. Loveless and Son's were delightfully entertained by the firm, at the home of the senior member Mr. W.W. Loveless. Mrs. George Loveless and Mrs. Clyde Loveless assisted Mrs. W.W. Loveless in receiving and entertaining. The evening opened with a series of charades and guessing contest. Dorothy Graham winning the grand prize (a beautiful white turnip, gaudily beribboned). Alvin Baxter landed the booby prize. The guests then were treated to stereoptican views — Clyde Loveless presiding at the machine. Preceding the dainty lap lunch, the party arrayed themselves and were photographed by flash light, by Phil Zimmerman. A little later in the evening, for reasons known presumably only to himself, Charlie Brooker suddenly made his appearance and was at once drafted into giving his inimitable "Trip to New York." If indications are a criterion, every one present had a remarkably good time, and the affair spoke volumes for the good will that exists between the employers and the employed. The following guests were present: Jake and Mrs. Dahlinger, Alvin and Mrs. Baxter, Phil and Mrs. Zimmerman, Harry and Mrs. McFadden, Mrs. Anna Blackburn, Misses Gertrude Bown, Mamie Robison, Dollie Harrison, Lillian Burlingame, Dorothy Graham, Ruth King, Miriam Bates, Messers Will West, Roy Myers, Solomon Socolofsky, Arthur Keller, Henry Melchert, Lou Wakefield, Karl Socolofsky, Jesse West, N.S. Myers and Charles Loveless of Missouri.
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The unofficial returns from every precinct in the county show that a total vote of about 3900 was cast. The majority for each of the candidates is at high water mark, and the general average higher than ever before. Roosevelt has swept the county with 1783 majority; Hoch, 1281; Kelley, 842; Miller, Moore, Hamme and the balance of the state ticket have majorities running from 1100 to 1300. The county ticket majorities: Williams, 1390; Davison, 1310; Ray, 1465; Evans, 1879; Riegle, 1350; Thrasher, 1420; Case, 1400. Burkholder, Schmidt and Myers have about 2500 each.
John Fox bet with Robert Marshall, five hundred walnuts that Dale would be elected Governor. Mr. Marshall expects to plant the walnuts on his farm and call the grove "Hoch Grove."
Marriage licenses listed under the "Court House Items" include the following: Louis E. Dix, Denver Colorado, 21, and Florence Tarbet, Florence, 21; Peter A. Cornelson, Marion, 22, and Armida Pearl Ford, Marion, 18; Harvey L. Uhl, Dodge City, 28, and Mary Elizabeth "Robison, Marion, 26; John Scharping, Hillsboro, 69, and Florentine Weideman, Hillsboro, 64; Robert A. May, Lebanon, 24, and Rhoda Sinex, Peabody, 22; Charles Shaw, Marquette, 29, and Ella Miller, Marion, 29; Albert Carpenter, Olpe, 32, and Lucy Miller, Marion, 19; David H. Unruh, Alva, 24, and Eva H. Jantz, Alva, 22.
George Donaldson pulled out in his wagon, with a couple of the Griffith boys, for the "101" Ranch, on a hunting trip.
Our good farmer friend, Kane Hutchens, had a close call for loss of his dwelling house by fire last Friday morning. By use of the telephone he succeeded in alarming enough of the neighbors who responded promptly and with their assistance the fire was put out without much damage to the house. A couple of beds and bedding, and numerous articles of wearing apparel were destroyed by the flames however. We are glad our friends thus fortunately escaped greater loss.
There was a light skiff of snow, Wednesday night, the first of the season.
Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Watson gave an elaborate six o'clock dinner, at their handsome suburban residence, Monday evening, in honor of their son Charles. Fourteen young men were present to partake of the choice viands prepared by Mrs. Watson and the girls, and delightfully served in seven courses. The evening was spent in music and social conversation. At a late hour the boys departed, unanimous in the expression that they had feasted like kings and had had a royal good time.
Jerry Whaley and Dallas Rogers are back from their hunting trip in the Maine woods. We haven't heard what luck they had in bagging game.
Charles Shaw, of Olpe, and Ella A. Miller and Albert Carpenter, of Marquette, and Lucy Miller were married, last Sunday noon, at the home of the brides' mother in this city in the presence of a large company of relatives and friends. Rev. Paul F. Jones performed the double ceremony. We have not the pleasure of a personal acquaintance but nevertheless the RECORD extends congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter will make their future home in Missouri, Mr. and Mrs. Shaw will reside here.
There will be a box social at the Clark school house on Friday night, November 18th, proceeds to go for a Christmas tree. Everybody invited.
Mrs. Edward Palmer, near Aulne, entertained in honor of Diantha Smith, of Rocky Ford, Colorado, a number of girls. For fear they were too young to go alone in society, they were asked their ages. Each one gave her correct age: 82, 81, 68, 68, 60, 59, 58, 58, 64, and 56 years. For their good behavior, Mrs. Palmer invited the girls for an all-day visit November 1st, 1905.
(Copied by Joan Meyer from the 1904 microfilm files of the Marion Record.)
